Synonyms for non-violence
Grammar : Noun |
Spell : non-vahy-uh-luh ns |
Phonetic Transcription : nɒnˈvaɪ ə ləns |
Définition of non-violence
Origin :- also nonviolence, 1831, from non- + violence. Gandhi used it from 1920.
- As in nonagression : noun pacifism
- As in nonviolence : noun abstention from violence
- But I do admit that they do not believe in my doctrine of non-violence to the full extent.
- Extract from : « Freedom's Battle » by Mahatma Gandhi
- With me non-violence is part of my religion, a matter of creed.
- Extract from : « Freedom's Battle » by Mahatma Gandhi
- It would probably be better to call it "non-violence by necessity."
- Extract from : « Introduction to Non-Violence » by Theodore Paullin
- His commitment to human rights, peace and non-violence stands as a monument to his humanity and courage.
- Extract from : « Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006 » by Various
- To the pacifist who holds such a position, non-violence is imperative even if it does not work.
- Extract from : « Introduction to Non-Violence » by Theodore Paullin
- Non-violence provides a moral force which is more powerful than any physical force.
- Extract from : « Introduction to Non-Violence » by Theodore Paullin
- But much of the present pacifist argument in favor of non-violence is based rather upon its expediency.
- Extract from : « Introduction to Non-Violence » by Theodore Paullin
- However, the occasional success of non-violence even under such circumstances is proof of the possible expediency of this method.
- Extract from : « Introduction to Non-Violence » by Theodore Paullin
- Gandhi believes in non-violence both as a principle and as the most effective means of achieving his purposes.
- Extract from : « Introduction to Non-Violence » by Theodore Paullin
- If non-violence is essential in our dealings with Government, it is more essential in our dealings with our leaders.
- Extract from : « Freedom's Battle » by Mahatma Gandhi
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